The UK Department for Business and Trade has recently announced an indefinite extension of CE marking for businesses. This announcement comes as part of the government's commitment to smarter regulations and reducing barriers for businesses, ultimately benefiting consumers as well. The extended recognition of CE marking will provide companies flexibility and choice as they can now continue to use either the UKCA or CE approach to sell products in Great Britain.

The decision was warmly received by industry leaders. Upon the announcement, Nick Mellor, LEIA Managing Director said: “Excellent news that the government intends to extend recognition of CE marking for placing goods on the GB market indefinitely beyond December 2024 including for lifts, machinery and the other regulations under the DBT. We have had some excellent engagement with DBT and this is very welcome relief for industry.”